Top 5 rumors circulating Bill-Melinda Gates divorce

 The internet went haywire and social media bristled with speculation about the fate of philanthropy, global health, and future of technology as the divorce announcement by Bill and Melinda shook the cables yet again after Jeff Bezos, another tech billionaire split with his wife, MacKenzie Scott, two years ago. Many wondered ; if the Gates, with all that money and power, social and political influence, three beautiful kids and after a period of 27 years of marriage could not stand the test of time, then what hope do we have? 

As expected, the divorce left many in limbo and precipitated an avalanche of thoughts, beliefs and rumors. 

factalive has gathered the top 5 rumors actively patronized as far as this split is concerned. 

We have to add that the claims in this article have been denied by Bridgitte Arnold, a spokesperson for Gates. Brigitte has  denied accusations raised in the Times article, disclosed to the medium that,

“any claim that Gates spoke of his marriage or Melinda in a disparaging manner is false. The claim of mistreatment of employees is also false. The rumors and speculation surrounding Gates’s divorce are becoming increasingly absurd, and it’s unfortunate that people who have little to no knowledge of the situation are being characterized as ‘sources.'”

#5: Bill was dismissive towards her wife

Bill Gates was reportedly dismissive towards his wife in work meetings. That’s, the tech billionaire showed little consideration or respect for his wife. Such a flagrant show of rejection in public obviously had a big toll on the psyche of Melinda. It was shocking to hear that Melinda didn’t warrant any serious attention in the eyes of Bill, especially in meetings.  

#4: Bill pursued women at Microsoft

People with knowledge of Gates’ family, companies and dealings declared to The New York Times that Gate pursued female employees at Microsoft and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. This must have been a rather disturbing situation for Melinda considering the fact that Melinda herself was once an employee of Microsoft before she was courted and subsequently married by Bill. To yesterday’s game played today before her very eyes couldn’t be more nerve-racking for her.

#3: Bill asked a Microsoft female employee out for dinner

“If this makes you uncomfortable, pretend it never happened”

The above quote was reportedly a message from the philanthropic billionaire, Bill Gates, to one of the female employees at Microsoft. FactAlive, however, could not authenticate it. According to The Times, Bill after attending a presentation by a female employee at Microsoft, emailed her asking her out for a dinner. Bill, fearing that may make the lady uncomfortable, added that she should forget that he ever sent that mail if the mail would make her uncomfortable. The Times also claimed that an unnamed woman was asked out by Gates for a dinner when the woman was on trip in New York for their work at the Gates foundation.

According to the Wall Street Journal, board members at Microsoft Corp. decided in 2020 that it wasn’t

Board members at Microsoft Corp. made a decision in 2020 that it wasn’t appropriate for its co-founder Bill Gates to continue as a board member as he was being investigated for inappropriately conducting himself around a female Microsoft employee.

#4: Bill and his actions created an uncomfortable atmosphere at workplace

Rumors had it that Melinda was treated with disdain at the workplace apparently because Bill was preoccupied with the more younger and juicy ladies at Microsoft and Gates’ Foundation. 

This would make Melinda uncomfortable but it appeared she wasn’t the only one who felt that way. The damsels the tech billionaire tried to seduce didn’t feel at ease too. In all, a total of six present and past employees claimed Bill’s actions made the workplace “uncomfortable”.

#1: The Jeffrey Epstein factor

First, who was Jeffrey Epstein?

Jeffrey Edward Epstein was an American socialite, financier, and well, a convicted sex offender. Starting out as a teacher, Epstein later embarked on a glorious adventure in the banking and financial sector earning millions in his dealings.

Epstein created an elite social circle for himself and his friends. He procured many women and children who he either  personally sexually assaulted or procured for the amusement of his contacts.

Both The times and Daily Beast had claimed that Bill’s friendship with Epstein was the main catalyst to the Gates’ separation. Epstein reportedly advised Bill on how to end a toxic marriage. Melinda couldn’t bear the thought of her husband hanging around a man who had no problem procuring women of all colors and calibre.

Epstein died before his trial by suicide.

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